erected

American  

[ih-rek-tid] / ɪˈrɛk tɪd /

adjective

1. having been built.

   We crossed the river on a newly erected bridge and soon arrived at the intersection of two major trails.

2. having been raised or directed upward, or set in an upright or vertical position.

   Simply attach the door hinges to the erected walls and install the door.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of erect.

Other Word Forms

• self-erected
  adjective
• unerected
  adjective
• well-erected
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of erected

erect ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

An eager crowd gathered outside the storied venue Friday night, cheering occasionally as workers erected scaffolding, higher and higher, to come within reach of the signage.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The event designed to simultaneously celebrate his 80th birthday and commemorate America’s 250th anniversary will take place in a massive octagon-shaped structure that has been erected on the South Lawn of the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Whereas East Germany built a wall, the Cubans erected a toll booth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Floodlights were erected at the site to allow investigation teams to carry on their work overnight as tributes continue to be paid to the three crew members, whose identities have not yet been confirmed.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The helicopter landed on the front lawn, blowing away a tent that was being erected for the party as if it were nothing more than a napkin tumbled by the wind.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman